About Humayoun

Humayoun maintains a busy civil practice, with particular emphasis on property law, contractual and commercial disputes, insurance matters, motor vehicle, and road traffic claims.

In the field of property law, Humayoun is regularly instructed in contested possession claims (both residential and commercial), deposit protection disputes, housing disrepair claims, and forfeiture matters, where he acts for both landlords and tenants. He has conducted numerous fast track trials and frequently advises clients on prospects, evidence, and case strategy. His clients value his clear, practical advice and ability to cut through to the core issues in complex matters.

In his contractual and commercial work, Humayoun is instructed in both consumer disputes and business-to-business litigation. Recent examples include acting in vehicle defect claims arising from sales by car showrooms, as well as advising garage operators on liability and risk mitigation. On the commercial side, he has advised on director’s personal liability, including recently in a multi-track claim concerning whether a director could be held personally liable for company debts.

He also has experience in claims involving tortious interference with goods, particularly in the context of property disputes and forfeiture, including cases where one party has unlawfully taken possession of or disposed of high-value commercial items, such as specialist machinery, stock-in-trade, or equipment essential to a business’s operations. In these matters, he has been instructed to draft pleadings, advice on liability and quantum, and written submissions, and is confident navigating the overlap between tort, contract, and property law.

Humayoun is regularly instructed in credit hire litigation and road traffic accident claims, acting for both claimants and insurer clients. He is comfortable dealing with disputes at all stages, from initial advice through to trial, and often appears in trials involving liability disputes, causation challenges, and quantum arguments.

Prior to joining the Bar, Humayoun worked as a senior advisor at an international corporate advisory firm, where he supported multinational clients through complex legal and commercial matters. His work included mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and shareholder activism, often engaging with regulators such as the Competition and Markets Authority and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Alongside this, he worked on international campaigns that sought to engage foreign governments, encourage investment in digital financial services, and secure greater aid commitments from the UK government. His background in high-level advisory work complements his current practice, particularly when advising on litigation risk and commercial strategy.

Humayoun is proud of his ongoing commitment to pro bono work. He has represented individuals before local licensing authorities, supported community legal projects, and regularly contributes to outreach initiatives to improve access to justice.

He is also Direct Access qualified, meaning he is authorised to accept instructions directly from members of the public.

Humayoun is known for his approachability and is always happy to discuss matters by phone. He is recognised for his efficient turnaround on paperwork and for providing clear, strategic advice.

An ardent motorcyclist, Humayoun enjoys working on motorbikes and has a particular love for classic Japanese sports bikes. He has recently ridden routes such as the Scotland’s North Coast 500 and spent weeks exploring Wales. He hopes to one day traverse North Africa.